
Northam administration takes new steps to fight climate change
Gov. Ralph Northam this week announced a series of actions to help Virginia better address the impacts of carbon pollution from fossil fuels.

Gov. Ralph Northam this week announced a series of actions to help Virginia better address the impacts of carbon pollution from fossil fuels.

Secretary of Natural Resources Matthew J. Strickler will lead a delegation representing the Commonwealth of Virginia at the Global Climate Action Summit to reaffirm Governor Northam’s commitment to combating climate change and sea level rise.

After reading the article by Emmett Hanger, “Addressing safety, environmental concerns on pipeline projects,” I would like to express my agreement for his comments regarding concerns about the path of the Atlantic Coast and Mountain Valley Pipelines, including significant environmental and safety concerns.

More than 100 Northern Virginians attended an upbeat, empowering rally on Friday opposing the Atlantic Coast and Mountain Valley pipelines.

Governor Ralph Northam announced a $10 million economic development grant program for Southwest Virginia.

Join the Chesapeake Climate Action Network for a climate action team meeting to learn how to stop dangerous fracked-gas pipelines and put Virginia on track to be a regional leader in stemming the tide of climate change.

Today, Gov. Northam announced a partnership with EVgo Services to develop a statewide public electric vehicle charging network utilizing funds from the Volkswagen settlement.

Governor Ralph Northam today announced that the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a contract to EVgo Services to develop a statewide public electric vehicle charging network.

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has issued a permit for Urban Grid Solar to construct and operate a new solar facility, Briel Farm Solar, on approximately 230 acres in Henrico County.

Virginia has selected BVG Associates to help develop strategies to strengthen Virginia’s position in attracting the offshore wind supply chain and service industry.
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